US Bridges

US 80 over Mill Creek (-)

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.5 Mi. E. of Bellamy · Structure no. 019443

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Mill Creek (-) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Mill Creek (-) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesMill Creek (-)
Location5.5 Mi. E. of Bellamy
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46445, -88.07928
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Mill Creek (-) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Mill Creek (-) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Mill Creek (-) carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Mill Creek (-)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Mill Creek (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.